What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Milling Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Milling Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI (34.9% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Two Rivers, WI $55,865 $4,655 $1,074 $26.86 Nome, AK $51,358 $4,279 $987 $24.69 Berkeley, CA $50,693 $4,224 $974 $24.37 Sitka, AK $49,875 $4,156 $959 $23.98 San Francisco, CA $48,778 $4,064 $938 $23.45 Santa Clara, CA $48,623 $4,051 $935 $23.38 Red Dog Mine, AK $48,596 $4,049 $934 $23.36 Livermore, CA $48,563 $4,046 $933 $23.35 San Jose, CA $48,522 $4,043 $933 $23.33 Littleton, CO $48,218 $4,018 $927 $23.18

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Q: How much does a Milling Operator make?

The average annual pay for a milling operator in the United States is $41,401 a year — that works out to approximately $19.90 an hour. The middle 80% of Milling Operators earn between $30,500 (10th percentile) and $53,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Milling Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Milling Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Maintenance Machinist at $23,719 (57.3%) above Milling Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Maintenance Machinist $65,120 $5,426 $1,252 $31.31 Cnc Milling Machine Operator $51,882 $4,323 $997 $24.94 Cnc Set Up Operator $47,022 $3,918 $904 $22.61 Cutting Machine Operator $37,872 $3,156 $728 $18.21 Vmc Machine Operator $37,827 $3,152 $727 $18.19

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Milling Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,401

Columbus

Ohio

$39,989

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How much does a Milling Operator make?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Milling Operator in the United States is $41,401 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.90 an hour. This is the equivalent of $796/week or $3,450/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $58,500 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Milling Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $53,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Milling Operator varies greatly (by as much as 11500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Milling Operator in your area makes on average $39,989 per year, or $1,412 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,401. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Milling Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Milling Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Milling Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Milling Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $9,292 (22.4%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $14,464 (34.9%) above the $41,401 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Milling Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Two Rivers, WI, and Littleton, CO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Milling Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Two Rivers, WI	$55,865	$4,655	$1,074	$26.86
Nome, AK	$51,358	$4,279	$987	$24.69
Berkeley, CA	$50,693	$4,224	$974	$24.37
Sitka, AK	$49,875	$4,156	$959	$23.98
San Francisco, CA	$48,778	$4,064	$938	$23.45
Santa Clara, CA	$48,623	$4,051	$935	$23.38
Red Dog Mine, AK	$48,596	$4,049	$934	$23.36
Livermore, CA	$48,563	$4,046	$933	$23.35
San Jose, CA	$48,522	$4,043	$933	$23.33
Littleton, CO	$48,218	$4,018	$927	$23.18

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Milling Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Milling Operator category.

For example Maintenance Machinist jobs pay as much as $23,719 (57.3%) more than the average Milling Operator salary of $41,401. If you're qualified, finding work as a Maintenance Machinist may help you make more money than that of the average Milling Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Maintenance Machinist	$65,120	$5,426	$1,252	$31.31
Cnc Milling Machine Operator	$51,882	$4,323	$997	$24.94
Cnc Set Up Operator	$47,022	$3,918	$904	$22.61
Cutting Machine Operator	$37,872	$3,156	$728	$18.21
Vmc Machine Operator	$37,827	$3,152	$727	$18.19

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Infographic detailing Milling Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,401 per year or $19.90 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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